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Working at poles causes "polar madness"

You'd think it'd be tough to slug it out, day after day, doing research on the barren, icy landscapes of the North and South Poles. Seems like the ... Read More »

Molecule in brain gives hope for PTSD cure

I adopted my son from the foster care system. He suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder due to events that occurred before he entered foster ... Read More »

Should I meditate?

At various times throughout my life, I've been told to meditate -- but, to be honest, it's always seemed a little weird. My brother is into martial ... Read More »

Shy people die younger?

Are you the life of the party, or the guy who hides in the corner by the food? Your confidence in these sorts of situations might seem like it ... Read More »

Dying of a broken heart

It's not just lyrics of a country song or the melodramatics of a teenage girl who lost her boyfriend -- you actually can die of a broken heart. ... Read More »

Scientists calculate dollar value of happiness

In every fable, children's book, and Hollywood morality tale, the message is the same: You can't buy happiness. But according to a recent study, it's ... Read More »

Top 10 US phobias

Fear is normal. A phobia, however, is an irrational fear. It's the difference between being scared of a heights when there's a real danger that you ... Read More »

Self-esteem: we all have the same amount

Despite what you might think about how a person's personality type effects his or her self-confidence, recent research proves that everyone has the ... Read More »

Moms can suffer from mental declines if stressed

If you're a single mom who has dealt with (or is dealing with) small children on a daily basis, you may have up to three times the risk for mental ... Read More »